sponge
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"If you squeeze half a sponge, the water only goes on that half. That's basically what the cell is doing."
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
He said medical treatment was sometimes limited to a wet sponge, known in rugby circles as "the magic sponge".
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
The idea that sponge skeletons evolved more than once is supported by both structural and genetic differences among living species.
From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026
To use as a metal, titanium ore has to be turned into a porous form called sponge — the U.S. imports over 95% of that.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026
“No running around and sweating it out, and tonight I have to roll it up for you. I’ll use sponge rollers so you can sleep on them.”
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
Vocabulary lists containing sponge
Marine Biology - Introductory
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Marine Biology - Middle School
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Marine Biology - High School
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